JUNIOR ANALYST SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Updated: Aug 8, 2024 - The Junior Analyst role demands individuals with a strong analytical foundation, proficient in research, client management, and financial analysis. Junior Analyst is skilled in developing relational databases and adept at SQL, with a prowess for articulate report writing. The position values critical thinkers who can assess and refine existing processes, supported by quick adaptability and well-honed organizational capabilities.

Summary of Junior Analyst Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Economics with 5 years of Experience

  • Comfortable analyzing/aggregating and deriving insight from large social media datasets
  • Expertise in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Basic knowledge of SQL and Social Network Analysis as well as experience with NodeXL 
  • Knowledge of media trends analytics platforms such as Cision and Meltwater 
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, flexibility and professional manner
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage several tasks simultaneously and work both independently and as a team
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Be detail oriented, demonstrate critical thinking, and possess a passion for healthcare communications
  • Smart, dynamic and a team player
  • Exceedingly comfortable with mathematics, statistics and handling large data sets using advanced excel

2. BS in Information Systems with 4 years of Experience

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task across analytical, administrative, and research activities in a detail oriented and timely manner
  • Strong commitment to performance and accuracy of work product
  • Experience in VB or Python programming, SQL, and technology systems development for structured finance applications
  • Team oriented and open minded individual with ability to thrive in a group environment
  • CFA charter or commitment to pursue completion of the program
  • Strong credit, finance, economic, business and technical skills
  • Self-starter approach with the ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient in MS office suite Experienced excel user. 
  • Able to navigate if-statements, v-lookups, and other advanced functions

3. BS in Finance with 2 years of Experience

  • Extensive knowledge of applying analytic methodologies and principles to address clientele
  • Experience conducting research on explosive permit checks
  • Ability to conduct verification based on specific Originating Agency Identifiers and keen organizational skills
  • Critical thinking skills that enable you to evaluate existing procedures to provide recommendations or solutions
  • Analytical outlook and background
  • Knowledge of fund analysis would be viewed favorably
  • Strong report writing and English language skills will also be taken into consideration
  • Building relational databases and writing SQL
  • Analytical thinker and fast learner
  • Strong client management skills

4. BS in Computer Science with 6 years of Experience

  • Experience performing administrative and technical support work
  • Ability to work with a dispersed team coordinating Procurement Section and Finance Division activities and data call requirements
  • Experience utilizing Microsoft Office tools as well as learning and navigating new computer systems: Unified Financial Management System (UFMS), Invoice Management System (IMS), etc
  • Able to analyze data and work independently
  • Experience performing general office administrative duties including filing, scanning, answering phone, preparing memos and emails, etc.
  • Experience in writing business processes and policies
  • Perform all administrative duties of contract administration for the Contracting Officer
  • Able to assist with undelivered orders, accruals, invoice issues, Interagency Payment and Collection issues, pre-payments and other administrative tasks associated with contract administration
  • Ability to assist with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), audits, and data calls
  • Ability to assist in completing undelivered order (UDO) and/or Accrual reports